Removing and installing radio / radio navigation systems R/J503 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

• Special tools named: locking bar

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• The number of connectors and their fitting locations varies according to the different radio or radio navigation system.
• When inserting radio or radio navigation system, never press against the display or operating keys, as otherwise the unit could become damaged.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove any CDs left in the device operating manual.
2. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
3. Carefully lever out cover of centre console using removal wedge3409(arrows).
4. Then, remove cover.
5. Unlock and disconnect connector from cover of centre console (arrows).

6. Unscrew screws (arrows) holding radio/radio navigation system in place.
7. Pull radio/radio navigation system in (direction of arrow) out of installation slot until you can access connectors on rear of radio/radio navigation system. [Note: The number of connectors and their fitting locations varies according to the different radio or radio navigation system.]
8. Press together locking mechanism of multi-pin connector in direction of (arrows).
9. Swing locking bar in direction of (arrow). This causes the connector to be pushed out.
10. Press fuse (A) on audio/video connector and swing bar in direction (B). This causes the connector to be pushed out.
11. Release securing mechanism on all aerial connections (arrows) and pull out connectors.
12. Connect connectors to radio/radio navigation system and lock.
13. Push radio/radio navigation system straight into dash panel. [Note: When inserting radio or radio navigation system, never press against the display or operating keys, as otherwise the unit could become damaged.]
14. Secure radio/radio navigation system with the 4 screws (arrows).
15. Reinstall centre console cover.
16. If necessary, deactivate anti-theft coding:
17. Check coding of radio/radio navigation system and re-code if necessary.

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